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- July 12, 2026
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Finland: Mikko Silvennoinen appointed UMK Head Producer
Mikko Silvennoinen has been appointed as the new Head Producer for UMK, Finland’s national selection for Eurovision, though his role as commentator is yet to be confirmed.
Finland: UMK Executive Producer Anssi Autio Steps Down
Anssi Autio, the Executive Producer of Finland’s national selection for Eurovision, Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK), is set to leave his position.
Finland: Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen’s Eurovision 2026 Entry Surpasses 22 Million Streams
Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen’s Eurovision 2026 entry for Finland has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 22 million streams.
Finland: UMK 2027 applications set to open in August
The Contest for New Music (UMK) is once again searching for new artists, with applications for UMK27 set to open in August.
Finland: Pete Parkkonen returns home from Eurovision 2026
Finland’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Pete Parkkonen, received a warm welcome upon his return to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Sunday evening, reflecting on their journey in Vienna.
Vienna Calling: Rehearsal Snippets of the First Semi-Final Contestants Released
Rehearsal snippets from the contestants competing in the First Semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 have now been released.
Finland: Linda Lampenius granted exceptional live violin performance at Eurovision 2026
The EBU has made an exceptional decision to allow Linda Lampenius to perform live violin for Finland at Eurovision 2026, a move that carries risks and may cause resentment.
Finland: Linda Lampenius granted permission to play live violin at Eurovision 2026
Linda Lampenius has been granted permission by the EBU to play her violin live for Finland’s performance at Eurovision 2026, a rare occurrence.
Finland: Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen win OGAE Poll 2026
Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen have been named the winners of the OGAE Poll 2026 after the final votes from Germany, Ireland and Belgium.
Vienna Calling: Day #1 of rehearsals wrap up (First Semi-final) 2nd part
And the exciting performance rehearsals has begun for Eurovision 2026, as yesterday we got the first glimpse of the few
Finland: Helsinki and Tampere eye Eurovision 2027 hosting bid
Should Finland win Eurovision 2026, a new competition will begin as Helsinki and Tampere reportedly vie for the honour of hosting the 2027 contest.
Finland: Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen release the orchestral version of ‘Liekinheitin’
The 2026 Finnish Eurovision hopefuls, Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen have released the orchestral version of ‘Liekinheitin’ Linda Lampenius &
Betting Odds predict Finland as hot favourite to belt the Eurovision 2026 trophy!
The race to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is already heating up, and if the betting odds are anything to
Watch now: UMK 2026 Grand Final in Finland
Good evening Europe, this is Tampere calling! We are heading up north to the Nordic land of Finland for the